The Originator Connect Network presents Chicago Mortgage Originators Expo. The Chicago Mortgage Originators Expo will include a lineup of educational sessions, business opportunities and networking events curated specifically for the entrepreneurial men and women of the Chicago mortgage industry. Workshops and sessions will include detailing today’s reverse mortgage opportunities, producing profits with private lenders and much more.

The mortgage industry is going through a significant change. For mortgage origination professionals, it's a struggle to keep on top of all the changes, and to keep your sales strategies and marketing initiatives at their peak. You need to keep your pipeline filled, and you need the tools and directions to stay profitable, efficient, and effective. We've brought together the best in the business to create a top tier event specifically designed for mortgage origination pros.

The Originator Connect Network supports more than 120,000 mortgage pros across the nation. We’re proud to be bringing this show to you. And we're inviting you to be part of this important conference designed to make you a better mortgage originator.

Pre-Conference Event. Must pre-register.

Build-A-Broker is an in-person training event designed to help you establish the solid foundations of your business. This program is designed to show you the basics of setting up your business — from how to rent space, to what accounting programs are recommended — and will also cover topics including choosing your loan origination systems, how to pick a CRM system, and more.

Brokerage 101

Brokerage 101 focuses on the foundation for establishing your business, presented by experienced mentors. This course includes topics such as:

LO Compensation Basics

Choosing an accounting program and payroll provider

What is the right corporate form for you? (LLC vs. Corp.)

How to determine if your workers are employees or independent contractors.

Getting the Tech Advantage

We have a panel of technology providers to discuss innovative tech tools you can use to set your brokerage up for success, such as:

With home flipping in the U.S. at a 10-year high, there has never been a better time to expand your product offerings. Private lendingoffers lucrative options for fix & flip deals and other real estateinvesting scenarios that don’t fit traditional guidelines. In this session, you will learn how to:

Identify profitable solutions for some of your most commonly overlooked leads

Leverage fix & flip loans and other private lending products to make more money now

Best present yourself and your borrower to a private lender

​Interested in tapping into a wealth of new business? Don’t miss this break-out session.

Kona Ballroom

8:45 am — 9:30 am

Finding Opportunity in Reverse

Presented by

Ralph Rosynek

Are you prepared for one of the fastest growing origination opportunities? Loan origination activities for 2019 continue to reflect the fastest growing homeowner demographic, as 10,000 or more Americans reach age 62, needing specific retirement planning and resource tools as components to a financial longevity strategy. Today’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage will be one of those important components for many. Are you prepared to address the lending needs of olderAmericans with loan programs, product education, staffing and a marketing plan?Do you need to fast track this demographic to increase your potential growth and marketshare objectives? Let’s expedite the discussion and begin a pathway to this growing origination opportunity. Presented by Ralph Rosynek, SVP of Moneyhouse.

Kona Ballroom

9:30 am — 10:15 am

Harnessing Your Superpower

Presented by

Paul Yatooma

Discover how a 3-person brokerage firm grew, re-invented and went head-to-head with big banks to become America’s largest mortgage lender. Paul Yatooma, Vice President at Quicken Loans, shares philosophies that you can use to shape innovation, client service, marketing, technology and partnerships. Learn what top brokers are doing to grow their business and how you can leverage your superpower. Bring your questions, because this is an interactive presentation.

Kona Ballroom

10:15 am — 11:15 am

Exhibit Hall Opens

Presented by

Exhibit hall opens, break with exhibitors.

Exhibit Hall

11:15 am — 12:00 pm

Get On The Non-QM Train Before It's Too Late

Presented by

Eric Morgenson

Alternative lending is the fastest growing segment of the mortgage industry - come learn why. With a growth potential of upwards of $200billion, it’s imperative to get involved today. By offering non-agency/non-QM products, lenders can break into an untapped market, increase their reach and help millions of underserved American homebuyers find a mortgage that fits their needs – ultimately growing their business. Presented by Eric Morgenson of Angel OakMortgage Solutions.

Learning Objectives include understanding:

What exactly is non-QM

Common misconceptions regarding non-QM

What programs are available to help challenging borrowers

How technology is helping make non-QM even easier to close

How to identify and reach potential non-QM borrowers

How to qualify and actively market to add volume

What to look for in a non-QM investor

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Kona Ballroom

12:00 pm — 12:30 pm

Lunch With Exhibitors

Presented by

Buffet lunch is served inside the exhibit hall.

Exhibit Hall

12:30 pm — 1:15 pm

Untapped Opportunity — Rental Loans

Presented by

Why it’s smart to shift your focus to serving real estate investors using commercial loans and how to underwrite their deals. If you’re like most originators, you may be wondering how you can stay afloat while refinances and overall originations continue to sink. The good news is you can make a shift that may not only keep your head above water, but help you make MORE money than you did in the retail market. Objectives include learning:

How commercial loans can save you time and stress and make you more money

Why you should work with investor borrowers and how to find them

How to underwrite commercial loans for investor borrowers

1:15 — 2:15pm

Last Chance with Exhibitors

Presented by

Raffle prizes announced in the Exhibit Hall, last chance to speak with exhibitors.

Open bar cocktail closing networking reception.

Friday, February 7

7:00 am — 5:00 pm

8-Hour NMLS Renewal Course

Presented by

8-Hour NMLS Renewal Course

Optional — Must Pre-Register

Registration opens at 8 am, class beings promptly at 9 am. Anyone not already registered at 9 am will not be allowed to take the class. Partial credit cannot be offered.

Fulfill your complete 8 hour continuing education requirements for your NMLS license renewal! This is a separately-ticketed bonus offering. Make the most of your time this year by getting all your federally-required CE at the expo, in addition to a conference full of networking, education, opportunities and prizes. Continuing Education course provided by Mortgage Educators & Compliance.

Important Note: You must take the entire 8 hour class to qualify for credit. We cannot give partial credit.

IMPORTANT: In addition to pre-registration, in order to qualify for admission to the free NMLS License Renewal Class, you must have attended the expo and had your Exhibit Hall passport marked by all exhibitors. Only one Exhibit Hall passport given per person.

Pre-Conference Event. Must pre-register.

Build-A-Broker is an in-person training event designed to help you establish the solid foundations of your business. This program is designed to show you the basics of setting up your business — from how to rent space, to what accounting programs are recommended — and will also cover topics including choosing your loan origination systems, how to pick a CRM system, and more.

Brokerage 101

Brokerage 101 focuses on the foundation for establishing your business, presented by experienced mentors. This course includes topics such as:

LO Compensation Basics

Choosing an accounting program and payroll provider

What is the right corporate form for you? (LLC vs. Corp.)

How to determine if your workers are employees or independent contractors.

Getting the Tech Advantage

We have a panel of technology providers to discuss innovative tech tools you can use to set your brokerage up for success, such as:

With home flipping in the U.S. at a 10-year high, there has never been a better time to expand your product offerings. Private lendingoffers lucrative options for fix & flip deals and other real estateinvesting scenarios that don’t fit traditional guidelines. In this session, you will learn how to:

Identify profitable solutions for some of your most commonly overlooked leads

Leverage fix & flip loans and other private lending products to make more money now

Best present yourself and your borrower to a private lender

​Interested in tapping into a wealth of new business? Don’t miss this break-out session.

Kona Ballroom

Presented by

Ralph Rosynek

8:45 am — 9:30 am

Finding Opportunity in Reverse

Are you prepared for one of the fastest growing origination opportunities? Loan origination activities for 2019 continue to reflect the fastest growing homeowner demographic, as 10,000 or more Americans reach age 62, needing specific retirement planning and resource tools as components to a financial longevity strategy. Today’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage will be one of those important components for many. Are you prepared to address the lending needs of olderAmericans with loan programs, product education, staffing and a marketing plan?Do you need to fast track this demographic to increase your potential growth and marketshare objectives? Let’s expedite the discussion and begin a pathway to this growing origination opportunity. Presented by Ralph Rosynek, SVP of Moneyhouse.

Kona Ballroom

Presented by

Paul Yatooma

9:30 am — 10:15 am

Harnessing Your Superpower

Discover how a 3-person brokerage firm grew, re-invented and went head-to-head with big banks to become America’s largest mortgage lender. Paul Yatooma, Vice President at Quicken Loans, shares philosophies that you can use to shape innovation, client service, marketing, technology and partnerships. Learn what top brokers are doing to grow their business and how you can leverage your superpower. Bring your questions, because this is an interactive presentation.

Kona Ballroom

Presented by

10:15 am — 11:15 am

Exhibit Hall Opens

Exhibit hall opens, break with exhibitors.

Exhibit Hall

Presented by

Eric Morgenson

11:15 am — 12:00 pm

Get On The Non-QM Train Before It's Too Late

Alternative lending is the fastest growing segment of the mortgage industry - come learn why. With a growth potential of upwards of $200billion, it’s imperative to get involved today. By offering non-agency/non-QM products, lenders can break into an untapped market, increase their reach and help millions of underserved American homebuyers find a mortgage that fits their needs – ultimately growing their business. Presented by Eric Morgenson of Angel OakMortgage Solutions.

Learning Objectives include understanding:

What exactly is non-QM

Common misconceptions regarding non-QM

What programs are available to help challenging borrowers

How technology is helping make non-QM even easier to close

How to identify and reach potential non-QM borrowers

How to qualify and actively market to add volume

What to look for in a non-QM investor

‍

Kona Ballroom

Presented by

12:00 pm — 12:30 pm

Lunch With Exhibitors

Buffet lunch is served inside the exhibit hall.

Exhibit Hall

Presented by

12:30 pm — 1:15 pm

Untapped Opportunity — Rental Loans

Why it’s smart to shift your focus to serving real estate investors using commercial loans and how to underwrite their deals. If you’re like most originators, you may be wondering how you can stay afloat while refinances and overall originations continue to sink. The good news is you can make a shift that may not only keep your head above water, but help you make MORE money than you did in the retail market. Objectives include learning:

How commercial loans can save you time and stress and make you more money

Why you should work with investor borrowers and how to find them

How to underwrite commercial loans for investor borrowers

Presented by

1:15 — 2:15pm

Last Chance with Exhibitors

Raffle prizes announced in the Exhibit Hall, last chance to speak with exhibitors.

Open bar cocktail closing networking reception.

Presented by

Tyna-Minet Anderson

7:00 am — 5:00 pm

8-Hour NMLS Renewal Course

Optional — Must Pre-Register

Registration opens at 8 am, class beings promptly at 9 am. Anyone not already registered at 9 am will not be allowed to take the class. Partial credit cannot be offered.

Fulfill your complete 8 hour continuing education requirements for your NMLS license renewal! This is a separately-ticketed bonus offering. Make the most of your time this year by getting all your federally-required CE at the expo, in addition to a conference full of networking, education, opportunities and prizes. Continuing Education course provided by Mortgage Educators & Compliance.

Important Note: You must take the entire 8 hour class to qualify for credit. We cannot give partial credit.

IMPORTANT: In addition to pre-registration, in order to qualify for admission to the free NMLS License Renewal Class, you must have attended the expo and had your Exhibit Hall passport marked by all exhibitors. Only one Exhibit Hall passport given per person.

Kona Ballroom

* Please note that the Exhibit Hall and all expo activities take place on February 6 ONLY. The only scheduled event on February 7 is the 8-hour NMLS license renewal class, which you must preregister for. The Exhibit Hall will NOT be open.

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